The Stir 716

Are you looking for actionable ways to improve your community and well-being? Welcome to THE STIR 716! Live from Buffalo, NY, our episodes stir up essential conversations about how our local and global communities are impacted by public health policy and practice, wealth generation, the criminal justice system, and the state of education. On this podcast you can expect to hear from community members and leading industry experts who will challenge us to re-think, re-frame, and re-energize discussions to provoke action! Tune in to hear inspiring stories and gain relevant insights from qualified professionals on topics including social justice, equity and inclusion, financial stewardship, community accountability, social cohesion and protection of rights! New episodes every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month on the JazzCast Pros Network. Website: The Stir 716 Follow us on IG @TheStir716 LinkedIn: The Stir Seven One Six Youtube: @TheStir716 This is THE STIR — the only podcast where education meets elevation. - Tasha, Natasha & Kim About the Hosts: Mrs. T aka “The Spark” (Expertise: Education) As a renowned author and public speaker, Tasha Pratcher-Brown, MS Ed, known as The Mrs. T a/k/a “The Spark”, delivers captivating keynote addresses and interactive workshops that inspire audiences to transition to new heights. Having obtained a Master of Science in Education, Mrs. T has served in roles ranging from Adjunct Professor to Program Director at several higher education institutions. Kimberly Slew-Ngarambe aka “The Cool Cuz’n” (Expertise: Research) is a senior leader in health equity with over a decade of experience in research, policy development, and community engagement. She has been instrumental in reducing race-based health inequities both nationally and in Western New York. Kimberly holds a B.A. in History from SUNY University at Buffalo, an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Medaille University and is currently a Doctoral Student in Public Health (DrPH) at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Natasha Manning aka “The Doc” (Expertise: Healthcare) is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP). She aims to provide quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan. She utilizes evidence-based guidelines in addition to clinical experience, personal observation, and clinical judgment through her practice. As a PMHNP, her role is multifaceted, including adjunct educator, and mental health advocate. Music "Walkaway" by Moutaineer from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/walk-away License code: BCAQ6KHPOQGBLMZN